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I AM A TRADITIONAL RESERVIST IN THE UNITED STATES AIRFORCE AND I WANT TO GO ACTIVE DUTY BUT I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE OR THAT THE AIRFORCE DON'T ACCEPT PRIOR SERVICE. I WANTED TO KNOW IS THERE ANOTHER PATH THAT CAN BE TAKEN TO GET TO ACTIVE DUTY STATUS?
You can check with the recruiting service to see what jobs they are currently taking in for active prior service. Its a continually opening and closeing door. They will take PS as needs arrise. The only other option you would have is to go to another service. I really get pissed at recruiters becasue they do not warn you folks before you sign up. I would always tell the younger non priors to go active first...
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Howard Lorenz
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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.
Experience
Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years
Organizations
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Education/Credentials
Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University
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